Action

Dead Cells is a masterful, high-octane rogue-lite action-platformer released in 2018 that stands as a definitive pinnacle of the “Roguevania” genre. Developed by Motion Twin, the game places you in control of the Beheaded—a sentient clump of amorphous cells occupying a decapitated corpse inside a sprawling, ever-changing island prison. Your …

Instinct is a gritty, sci-fi first-person shooter released in 2007 that stands as a unique, cult-classic artifact from the mid-2000s PC gaming era. Developed by Russian studio Newtonic Studio and published by Digital Spray Studios, the narrative unfolds within a remote, heavily fortified Soviet research facility hidden deep in the …

True Crime New York City is a gritty, open-world action-adventure game released in 2005 that stands as an ambitious cult classic of its era. Developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision, the narrative follows Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD detective. After his mentor is murdered in a …

True Crime Streets of LA is a gritty, open-world action-adventure classic released in 2003 that stood as a cinematic competitor to the early Grand Theft Auto titles. Developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision, the narrative follows Nick Kang, a loose-cannon, martial arts-expert detective assigned to the Elite Operations Division …

Evil Dead The Game is an exhilarating, blood-soaked asymmetrical multiplayer horror title released in 2022 that perfectly encapsulates the chaotic, campy spirit of the legendary film and television franchise. Developed by Saber Interactive, the gameplay pits a team of four iconic survivors—led by the boomstick-wielding Ash Williams—against a cunning Kandarian …

Metro 2033 Redux is an exceptional post-apocalyptic first-person shooter released in 2014 that completely remakes the original 2010 cult masterpiece. Developed by 4A Games, the harrowing narrative takes place within the claustrophobic, radioactive ruins of the Moscow underground network following a devastating nuclear holocaust. Players control Artyom, a young survivor …

Metro 2033 is an atmospheric, story-driven first-person shooter released in 2010 that plunges players into a bleak, claustrophobic post-apocalyptic world. Developed by 4A Games and based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s acclaimed novel, the narrative unfolds within the subterranean ruins of the Moscow subway system following a devastating nuclear war. Players control …

Metro Last Light Redux is a masterful post-apocalyptic first-person shooter released in 2014 that stands as the definitive version of the acclaimed survival-horror title. Developed by 4A Games, the gripping narrative plunges players back into the claustrophobic, radioactive ruins of Moscow’s underground subway system. You control Artyom, a haunted Ranger …

Metro Last Light is a gripping, atmospheric first-person shooter released in 2013 that delivers a masterclass in survival horror storytelling. Developed by 4A Games, the narrative serves as a direct sequel to Metro 2033, following Artyom as he navigates the claustrophobic, post-apocalyptic subway tunnels beneath a ruined Moscow. Caught in …

Metro Exodus is a breathtaking, story-driven first-person shooter released in 2019 that masterfully expands the claustrophobic post-apocalyptic franchise into a sweeping, continent-spanning journey. Developed by 4A Games, the narrative follows Artyom as he flees the ruined, toxic subways of Moscow aboard the Aurora—a heavily modified steam locomotive—leading a band of …